BREAKING THE MYTHS OF HOSPICE - True or False
Hospice comes into play in my last hours or days of life.
What is False - hospice benefits patients and families more the longer we have them on service
I just left the oncologist office. My illness has spread and there are no longer any treatments available for me.
What is metastatic cancer
The are two main parts to Medicare. Part A & B. Hospice is covered under Part ___.
What is Part A
This person coordinates my care team. They manage my symptoms and monitor my vitals. They also manage my medications.
Who is the Nurse (RN)
The mission of Hospice to provide care for me and my family when I have a terminal diagnosis with a prognosis of __ months or less to live.
What is 6
I must sign a DNR in order to be eligible for Hospice.
What is False - this is not a requirement
My memory is impaired. I can no longer speak more than 5 words a day and it is very difficult for me to process instructions.
What is Dementia
The hospice benefit is covered at ___% under Medicare insurance.
What is 100
This individual helps with personal care, helps keep my personal space clean, provides emotional support to me and my family.
Who is the Hospice Aide (CNA)
Hospice care can be provided wherever I call ____ as long as the environment is safe.
What is home
There will be no copay for hospice services.
What is True - under Medicare there is no copay for Hospice
My cardiologist informed me that my ejection fracture is less than 20%. I am needing oxygen even while at rest. My body is no longer responding to my meds. I can no longer walk more than a few feet without needing a break and my legs are swollen.
What is end stage Cardiac disease
Under the hospice benefit my ________ pertaining to my admitting diagnosis are covered at 100% and will be picked up by my support at my own pharmacy.
What are medications
This individual helps with education, resources, and helps to answer questions about end-of-life decisions.
Who is the Social Worker
The first hospice in the US began here in 1974.
All of my medications will be taken away and I will be given Morphine.
What is False - your team will work with you on appropriate medications. Morphine is only given if patient and family agree
I have been to the ER several times in the last couple of months. I am on continuous high flow O2, my resting oxygen saturation on room air is less than 88%. My weight has dropped more than 10% over the last 6 months.
What is end-stage Pulmonary (lung) disease
Hospital bed, table, O2 concentrator, bedside commodes are examples of this which are also covered under the hospice benefit.
What is Durable Medical Equipment
This individual assists with spiritual care and provides support to me and my loved ones.
Who is the Chaplain
Less than ___% of eligible patients received hospice services in 2022.
What is 50
My doctor will no longer be involved in my care and illnesses will not be treated.
What is False - primary physicians and specialist can opt to follow care, the clinical team will communicate with physicians. Certain acute illnesses can be treated if patient is uncomfortable with symptoms.
I am now needing assistance with care throughout the day. I am experiencing headaches, memory loss, physical limitations and loss of appetite.
What are Neurological Diseases such as Parkinsons, Huntington's, Multiple Sclerosis, etc...
If my family member or caretaker is ill, needs a break, or is leaving town, I can take this level of care at a contracted facility.
What is Respite level of care
This is the service provided to my loved ones for 13 months following my passing.
What are Bereavement services
In this year, Medicare began offering the coverage for hospice.
What is 1983